Russell Crowe plays Hermann Göring - New Hollywood film about the Nuremberg Trials
The "Nuremberg" project has apparently found its leading actors: The two Oscar winners Russell Crowe (59, "Gladiator") and Rami Malek (42, "Bohemian Rhapsody") as well as Michael Shannon (49, "Nocturnal Animals") are to be seen in it. James Vanderbilt (48) will direct the historical drama, which is set in post-war Germany. This was reported by the US industry magazine "Deadline".
Rami Malek is to take on the role of American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley. At the Nuremberg trials, he had the task of assessing the sanity of the accused in court. The film probably revolves primarily around his encounters with Russell Crowe's character, Hermann Göring. He was the highest-ranking National Socialist on trial in Nuremberg. Michael Shannon, meanwhile, is to portray Robert H. Jackson. The American lawyer was the main prosecutor for his country at the Nuremberg trials.
Shooting starts in Hungary in February
According to the report, director James Vanderbilt has also written the screenplay for the planned film. It is based on the book "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist" by Jack El-Hai (65). According to "Deadline", Vanderbilt said in a statement about his new project: "What an absolute honor it is to be working with such an enormously talented group of actors." He said he "can't wait to bring this amazing true story to the screen". Filming is scheduled to begin in Hungary in February 2024.
The Nuremberg Trials have already been filmed several times. In 2000, for example, "Nuremberg - In the Name of Humanity" was released with Alec Baldwin (65) as chief prosecutor Robert H. Jackson and Brian Cox (77) as Hermann Göring. Spencer Tracy (1900-1967) and Burt Lancaster (1913-1994) were in the 1961 film "Judgment at Nuremberg".
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Russell Crowe's character, Hermann Göring, held the position of the highest-ranking National Socialist during the Nuremberg Trials. Michael Shannon will portray Robert H. Jackson, the main prosecutor for the United States at these trials. Rami Malek, known for his role in "Bohemian Rhapsody," will take on the role of Douglas Kelley, who assessed the sanity of the accused during the trials. The 'Nuremberg' project, which revolves around these key figures, is set to commence filming in Hungary in February 2024.
Source: www.stern.de
